Aetiological
Classification
Congenital abnormalities
Dwarfism - achondroplasia
cretinism
gargoylism
Amelia and phocomelia
CDH and protrusio acetabuli
Coxa vara and valga
Genu varum, valgum and recurvatum
Talipes
Congenital vertical talus
Talocalcaneal - navicular bar
Pes planus and cavus
Metatarsus primus varus
Macrodactyly
Syndactyly and webbing
Neoplasia
Benign - bony
cartilaginous
soft tissue
Malignant - primary - bony
cartilaginous
soft tissue
secondary
Trauma
Soft tissue injuries - tendons and
ligaments
nerves
vessels
Subluxation and dislocation
Fractures
Lower Limb Conditions 509
Infection
Soft tissue
Bone
Joint
Arthritis
Degenerative (primary or secondary osteoarthritis)
Autoimmune
Metabolic
Haemophilic arthropathy
Paralysis
Cerebral
cerebral palsy
neoplasia
vascular conditions
trauma
Spinal
disc protrusion
fractures
spina bifida
syringomyelia
poliomyelitis
Peripheral nerves
peripheral neuritis and toxins
diabetic neuropathy
Anatomical Classification
Hip and femur
Knee and tibia
Ankle and hindfoot
Forefoot and toes
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Aetiological
Classification
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